The doctor has recommended cough mixture, my Mother olbas oil and in the bathroom with the door closed and the shower on to steam her chest. Any other tips?
Many thanks in advance.
2006-10-22 00:52:30 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
Vick's BabyRub - I raised all 3 of my kids with this. I smear it on their chest and neck to help with congestion. The menthol and eucalyptusThe Vicks VapoRub medicated vapors begin to work immediately to relieve your cough and open air passenges. VapoRub is applied externally, so it doesn't interact with other medication the way pills can.
This is from the Vick's website:
http://www.vicks.com/products/baby_rub.shtml
Vicks BabyRub comforts a fussy baby with soothing aloe vera and fragrances of eucalyptus, rosemary, and lavender. Now, you and your baby can rest easy with the soothing comfort of Vicks BabyRub.
Can be used as needed on babies 3 months and older. Gently massage on the chest, neck, and back to help soothe and comfort.
Use only as intended. For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Do not use directly on face or on broken or damaged skin. Do not use in the mouth or in the nostrils. Do not heat in water, a vaporizer, a microwave oven, or on the stove.
A vaporizer works great too.
2006-10-22 01:09:45 · answer #1 · answered by Lisa W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Signs and Symptoms The first symptoms of whooping cough are similar to those of a common cold: runny nose sneezing mild cough low-grade fever After about 1 to 2 weeks, the dry, irritating cough evolves into coughing spells. During a coughing spell, which can last for more than a minute, the child may turn red or purple. At the end of a spell, the child may make a characteristic whooping sound when breathing in or may vomit. Between spells, the child usually feels well.
2016-03-18 22:47:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Olbas Oil Cough
2016-12-11 16:33:46 · answer #3 · answered by puiatti 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cough syrup with guiafenisen may help; it is not narcotic, and is available over the counter. Make sure she drinks LOTS of water with it. It doesn't stop the cough, but it will help loosen the phlegm. The bathroom steam will help do that as well. A decongestant such as Sudafed (pseudoephedrine HCL) may help; you may be able to find a cough syrup with both products in it. Stay away from cough syrups with antihistimine in them - this will dry the phlegm. Check with the pharmacist to see which has the appropriate ingredients (one of the Robitussin formulas is a good bet). If she doesn't improve quickly, get her to a doctor; secretions in the lungs can be serious in children, and can develop into pneumonia fairly quickly. Hope she feels better soon!
2006-10-22 01:04:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a mother of four, I know where you're coming from. I've always found putting a boiling kettle in the childs room (lift the lid off slightly so that it will continue to boil & steam) loosens up the airways. I'm assuming that at eight months your daughter is still in a cot - so you won't have to worry about little fingers touching. Also elevate the head of the mattress so that mucus won't settle...chances are she'll fight it off on her own. Try not to worry too much!
2006-10-22 01:02:46 · answer #5 · answered by Katie J Lander 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The steam thing is good, as lack of moisture in the air can irritate and make the cough worse.
I find putting a damp towel on the radiator at night helps with our son. Also, obvious things such as making sure that the room is as free from dust as possible help.
Also, try folding a thick towel a few times and put it under her matress where her head would be. This elevates her head and chest slightly when she sleeps and can help reduce coughing. If her nose is stuffy, this tends to help too.
But as with all colds, she and you are just going to have to weather it through. All the best.
2006-10-22 01:06:35 · answer #6 · answered by k² 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Those are all good tips :)
Olbas oil is a favourite of mine, keep some on a tissue and leave it near her but well out of reach.
If it isn't improving, it might be worth popping back to the doctor tomorrow.
Or you could try Karvol or one of the new decongestant plugs that is available.
2006-10-22 00:54:57 · answer #7 · answered by Natyla 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course, you should follow your Dr's orders, but a good basic OTC item to have on hand is guiafenisen [just store brand expectorant]. This will help loosen up congestion[ nasal, chest, ear canals] -- wherever there is a blockage & help expel mucus from wherever it is accumulating.
2006-10-22 02:45:54 · answer #8 · answered by Meredith J 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes Olbas oil and steam is good but at her age make sure its not to strong.you can get these burners with a bowl that makes your room smell nice the ones with the candles put some olbas oil and water into one of them and leave that disperse the fumes of the olbas oil Good luck i hope she gets better soon
2006-10-22 01:12:12 · answer #9 · answered by scott j 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rub some Vicks on her chest, very lightly. You can get Vicks menthlating rub at any store. This will break up her congestion in her chest and she will start to cough it up and clear her chest
2006-10-22 01:04:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋